I have spent the last few days and nights trawling WAB, BritFilms and the like for appropriate festivals for Tokyo Cowboys. I figure the festivals specializing in “independent” films are the ones for us. I mean, we are the epitome of independent. We raised the money ourselves, we shot it, we edited it and we are selling it…all without the aid of a production company. Here’s how most festivals define independent: “made with less than 50% participation by a major studio or television broadcaster.” What the hell does that mean? Budget? Publicity? Marketing?
But, OK, whatever. That’s not the thing. The thing…the real thing…the thing that gets up my butt is that the films specializing in independent films…the festivals that are filled with the independent spirit (whatever the fuck that means) charge outrageous fees. I just came accross one that is charging $110. And, that’s the early bird deadline…AND, it’s a European film festival. For shame! You greedy bastards. European film festivals are subsidized by tax euro…your’s and mine. Outrageous!
P.S. The picture above is not my ass. Would that it were.
4 Responses
Gautam
So true! $25-$30 is the standard rate anyway. Hong Kong was $65! I’ve submitted to a handful of underground festivals that dont charge anything. You should try filmfestivalpro.com
In the mean time, you HAVE to check this out:
http://blueskeltonproductions.blogspot.com/2007/12/film-lover-magazine.html
Mr. Clio
Hey, I just watched that film.
I’m speechless. Tears.
Here’s the cool part: I taught Matt Faust at Hannan, and I knew his sister Catherine too.
Can’t thank you enough for the link!!!
Mr. Clio
Hey, also, I traded emails with Matt, the guy who made the film and (inexplicably) my former student. This is his first time doing filmmaking.
Do you know him?
When you do your St. Bernard project, he might be an interesting collaborator.
I’d love to sit at a meal with you two guys.
Rob
Surely you’re not implying that the “independent” film industry is just as corrupt and perverted as the “studio” film industry? Shame on you 😉